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March Break Magic at Grey Roots!

Online registration is now open!

Enjoy March Break at Grey Roots! We've planned lots of fun activities running Monday, March 16 - Friday, March 20.

All the fun takes place rain, snow, or shine! 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM activities are indoors, 2:00 PM Campfire Cooking sessions are outdoors - please dress for the activity location and weather.

Please note that children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Adults may sign up as participants, or as non-participating chaperones for a discounted admission fee, a great deal because ... 

Admission to the Museum is included with registration! 

Pick your dates and activities, read the details, and register online.

Grey Roots Members receive a 10% discount - request your discount code here before placing your order.

 

Please note that each child must be accompanied by an adult.

Adult chaperone registration is $5 + tax (regular admission is $10.50 + tax). This special rate does not include activity supplies or food. If you wish to participate alongside your child (or on your own - all ages are welcome!), please register yourself as a participant, rather than an adult chaperone.

Monday March 16

Ever wondered what makes the sturdiest (and sweetest) gingerbread‑style house? Through hands‑on building and creative problem‑solving, participants will experiment with different materials, structures, and design strategies to engineer their own gingerbread‑inspired creation.

Allergies or dietary restrictions? Let us know before you register, and we’ll do our best to accommodate your needs.

Grey Roots Members receive a 10% discount - request your discount code here.

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Cost: $8+tax
Duration: 1 hour

In Weather Wizards: Mini Meteorologist Gauge, participants step into the shoes of real meteorologists as they create a simple tool for observing the weather. Using hands-on materials, kids will explore how scientists measure things like temperature, wind, or precipitation, then build their own mini gauge to track changes in the sky that matter to them.

Grey Roots Members receive a 10% discount - request your discount code here.

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Cost: $7+tax
Duration: 1 hour

Love grilled cheese? Ever tried making one over a campfire or a tin can? Join us for some melty, toasty fun. Participants will create and enjoy their own customized, grilled cheese sandwiches. Adults are welcome to join in - just be sure to grab tickets for everyone who wants to get cooking. 

Filling options may include a variety of cheeses, veggie, fruit, spreads, and more. 

Allergies or dietary restrictions? Let us know before you register, and we’ll do our best to accommodate your needs.

Grey Roots Members receive a 10% discount - request your discount code here.

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Cost: $8+tax
Duration: 1 hour

Tuesday March 17

Ever wondered what you can create with icing as your 3D‑printing material? In this hands‑on STEAM challenge, participants will explore how different consistencies, patterns, and techniques affect the strength and shape of their icing‑printed designs.

Allergies or dietary restrictions? Let us know before you register, and we’ll do our best to accommodate your needs.

Grey Roots Members receive a 10% discount - request your discount code here.

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Cost: $8+tax
Duration: 1 hour

In Winter Sky Wonders, we’ll paint blustery winter skies using a fun watercolor‑resist technique. Participants will experiment, make cool patterns, and watch the colors swirl and mix. Along the way, they’ll learn a little about how the technique works and how winter weather changes the sky.

Grey Roots Members receive a 10% discount - request your discount code here.

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Cost: $5+tax
Duration: 1 hour plus drying time

Love brownies and/or burritos? Ever tried baking brownies in a cardboard‑box oven or warming up a burrito over a campfire? Join us for some tasty, hands‑on fun. Participants will make and enjoy burritos and box oven‑baked brownies. Adults are welcome to join in - just be sure to grab tickets for everyone who wants to get cooking. 

Ingredient options may include a variety of fillings, toppings, and mix‑ins to make each creation unique. 

Allergies or dietary restrictions? Let us know before you register, and we’ll do our best to accommodate your needs.

Grey Roots Members receive a 10% discount - request your discount code here.

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Cost: $10+tax
Duration: 1 hour

Wednesday March 18

Ever wondered what brings a gingerbread buddy to life? In this hands-on craft, participants will use felt, decorations, and plenty of imagination to design and build their own gingerbread friend. As they experiment with shapes, textures, and creative choices, they’ll discover how simple materials can transform into a character full of personality.

Participants will not bake an edible gingerbread man - this is a craft.

Grey Roots Members receive a 10% discount - request your discount code here.

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Cost: $6+tax
Duration: 1 hour

In Cloud Detectives, participants become sky‑sleuths as they learn to recognize different types of clouds and what they can tell us about the weather. Through hands‑on exploration, kids will investigate the characteristics of common cloud formations. Then, they’ll craft their own cloud‑spotting gauge to help them identify real‑life clouds!

Grey Roots Members receive a 10% discount - request your discount code here.

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Cost: $5+tax
Duration: 1 hour

Love s’mores but curious about a savoury twist? Join us for a flavour‑filled adventure as we reinvent this classic campfire treat. Participants will build and enjoy their own custom savoury s’mores, experimenting with unexpected combinations of crackers, cheeses, veggies, spreads, and more. Adults are welcome to join the fun - just be sure to grab tickets for everyone who wants to participate.

Allergies or dietary restrictions? Let us know before you register, and we’ll do our best to accommodate your needs.

Grey Roots Members receive a 10% discount - request your discount code here.

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Cost: $10+tax
Duration: 1 hour

Thursday March 19

Ever wondered how you might catch a gingerbread man on the run? In this hands-on building adventure, participants will design and construct their very own gingerbread man trap. Using simple materials, and plenty of imagination, kids try to outsmart a very cheeky cookie.

Grey Roots Members receive a 10% discount - request your discount code here.

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Cost: $6+tax
Duration: 1 hour

Rainbows have a way of stopping us in our tracks, and this activity invites kids to explore what makes them appear in the sky. Through hands-on activities, participants will investigate the colours, shapes, and conditions that make these magical arcs shine. Then, they’ll create a rainbow of their own to take home - a colourful reminder of the science and wonder behind this phenomenon. 

Grey Roots Members receive a 10% discount - request your discount code here.

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Cost: $7+tax
Duration: 45 minutes

Join us for a delicious hands‑on adventure featuring Banana Boats and "S’more‑a‑dillas", cooked over a real campfire and in our very own cardboard box oven. Participants will build and enjoy their own custom creations, experimenting with fun combinations of fruits, spreads, and chocolates. Adults are welcome to join the fun too - just be sure to grab tickets for everyone who wants to cook and create. 

Allergies or dietary restrictions? Let us know before you register, and we’ll do our best to accommodate your needs.

Grey Roots Members receive a 10% discount - request your discount code here.

Register here

Cost: $10+tax
Duration: 1 hour

Friday March 20

Curious how coding concepts can come to life without a screen? In this hands‑on gingerbread‑themed challenge, participants will use offline coding skills to help a gingerbread character navigate a series of oven‑inspired obstacles. Kids will plan, sequence, and “debug” their steps as they design a path, test their ideas, and adjust their instructions to keep their gingerbread safely out of the heat. 

Grey Roots Members receive a 10% discount - request your discount code here.

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Cost: $5+tax
Duration: 45 minutes

Rainstorms can be just as captivating as sunshine, and this activity invites kids to dive into the colours and movement that make them so exciting. Through hands-on exploration, participants will create their own watercolour rainstorm, experimenting with splashes, drips, and swirling shades. Once their stormy masterpiece is complete, they’ll add a pair of bright, cheerful rain boots on top.

Grey Roots Members receive a 10% discount - request your discount code here.

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Cost: $5+tax
Duration: 30 minutes + drying time

Ready to level up your campfire cooking skills? Join us for a tasty hands‑on session all about Baked Potato Boats, cooked over a real campfire and in our trusty cardboard box oven. Participants will build their own loaded creations, experimenting with flavourful fillings like veggies, cheeses, proteins, and savoury toppings. Adults are welcome to join the fun as well - just be sure to grab tickets for everyone who wants to cook and create. 

Allergies or dietary restrictions? Let us know before you register, and we’ll do our best to accommodate your needs.

Grey Roots Members receive a 10% discount - request your discount code here.

Register here

Cost: $10+tax
Duration: 1 hour